Academia International

Overview

Academia is known as a leader in quality tuition recognized by Industry and the Australian Government as our awards show. To be recognized as a high-quality, mid-sized education provider demonstrating real student care and to leverage such recognition to sustainably grow Academia into new markets and regions. Our campuses situated in the central business districts of Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia. Our Students have access to spacious classrooms all with sunlight access, electronic projectors, and computer labs with free internet access during and outside class hours.

Facilities

Airport pickup and reception services Canteen/Cafeteria Facility Course and career counselling services Library on Campus Off campus accommodation On campus medical facilities Overseas graduations Parking Religious facilities - Combined facilities Social activities Special English language Special enrolment and orientation Sporting facilities Temporary accommodation on arrival Wifi

Scholarships

In memory of Philip, the Philip Koumides Scholarship is established to support students who demonstrate the values that Philip exemplified in life. This scholarship applies for all 2 year enrolments offered at Academia where students completing their 1st year will be assessed for: Academic Progress Generosity Willingness to help others Note: a balance of all three values above will be considered in determining the scholarship winner. Academic Excellence alone (although important) is not the key determinant for attaining a scholarship. A student will be selected from each discipline and financially supported in the following manner If the Scholarship winner is an International Student, they will have their second year partly funded from a minimum of 1 Term in tuition fees If the Scholarship winner is a Domestic Student, they will receive a bursary

Accommodation

Temporary Accommodation on Arrival: If required, temporary accommodation will be arranged for your arrival usually for a period of 1 week. This would be hotel style accommodation at $70 - $100AUD per night. Homestay: Homestay involves the student living with an Australian family. Rooms may be single or shared and cost will vary accordingly. Share Accommodation: Advertisements on student noticeboards and in sections of the local newspapers will appear for one or more people to share a house or flat, often where a lease has already been taken out. This often suits students once they have been in the country for a while and are comfortable with their new country's living arrangements. Cost $150+ per week. Rental Accommodation: As with share accommodation, units, flats, single bedsitters and even houses, are available through Real Estate Agents. These are normally unfurnished. One month's rent in advance may be charged plus a bond (or security deposit) prior to signing a lease agreement. Cost: $250+ per week.

Special Services

Job placement assistance, Health cover and counselling, Student welfare support, Academic progress counselling, Language, Learning and Numeracy remedial support, Student visa general support, advice and guidance, Legal Services,

Airport Pickup

Academia can arrange chauffeur-driven limousine airport pickup service for a total of $110 inclusive of GST. You will need to contact us with flight information at a minimum of 72 hours (3 days) prior to arrival with finalised flight details. Payment needs to be made at the time of enrolment application.

Memberships

Future Unlimited, Study Melbourne, Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia, English Australia, NEAS, Unicef Champion For Children.